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Why is my dog's nail red and looks like blood where it grows?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 62 lbs

My dog nail from where it grows out of is red now almost looks like theres blood in them

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 16th, 2019

The quick of the nail does have a blood supply in it, and that may be what you are seeing. But it could also be that King's nail is infected. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain. I would take him into a vet today to get checked out. Best of luck.

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